Morning Report

Hearings begin today to decide whether the Ruataniwha Dam in central Hawke's Bay will be built. Audio

John Key has left Sri Lanka, after a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting that was dominated by debate about human rights abuses including alleged war crimes, intimidation, and in some cases even… Read more Audio

It's emerged that two police officers found guilty of assault have walked away without a criminal record. Audio

The Finance Minister, Bill English is fending off criticism that today's 20 percent sale of Air New Zealand will put the carrier at risk. Audio

News from the business sector including a market report. Audio

The Prime Minister, John Key, has rejected claims New Zealand hasn't taken a tough enough line on human rights abuses in Sri Lanka. Audio

Opposition parties are warning the Government is putting Air New Zealand at risk by increasing the private ownership of the airline to 47 percent. Audio

Ngati Kahungunu says a joint iwi agreement relating to a controversial Hawke's Bay dam proposal is a warning to the regional council - to remember Maori values aren't subordinate. In response, the… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

Govt begins two day sell-down process for Air NZ shares;Two police officers avoid criminal record after assaults;Mothers of the disappeared in Sri Lanka tell their story;Board of Inquiry into… Read more Audio

Let's have a chat to our Canberra correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio